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# Lichfield City secure victory over Rugby Borough
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/lichfield-city-secure-victory-over-rugby-borough/
- Published: 2026-03-07T17:19:16.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-07T17:19:35.000Z
- Description: Lichfield City made a welcome return to winning ways as they beat Rugby Borough at the Trade Tyre Community Stadium.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Sport, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 18:11

LICHFIELD City made a welcome return to winning ways as they beat Rugby Borough at the Trade Tyre Community Stadium.

The visitors made the brighter start forcing Brendon Bunn to save well from a header in the opening exchanges.

But it was City who broke the deadlock when Jack Edwards’ delivery was nodded home by Leighton McMenemy.

It was almost 2-0 when Josh Mansell’s header sparked a scramble in the box, but Rugby keeper Marcus Bald was able to gather.

The visitors had a golden opportunity to level when Luke Childs’ challenge in the box saw a penalty awarded, but the spot kick cannoned off the crossbar.

Lichfield had a good chance early in the second half when Edwards saw a shot blocked and Jude Taylor could only fire the rebound wide.

Taylor was proving a threat all afternoon and forced Bald into a good save to prevent him doubling the lead.

At the other end, Callum Griffin made a number of key blocks to prevent Rugby finding a way back into the game.

Lichfield eventually stretched their advantage when Harvey Smith slotted under the keeper to make it 2-0.

Rugby sent a free-kick wide as they looked to reduce the deficit, but City were not to be denied their clean sheet and all three points.